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NFL Files Motion to Dismiss Ex-Raiders HC Jon Gruden's Lawsuit, Denies Leaking Emails

The NFL has filed a motion to dismiss former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league and commissioner Roger Goodell, which alleges that the league intentionally leaked the racist, anti-gay and misogynistic emails that eventually led to his midseason resignation.

Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Michael McCann of Sportico and Mark Maske of the Washington Post provided more information:

Nicki Jhabvala

The NFL claims that Gruden’s “kitchen sink complaint” painted himself as “the victim in a fictional story.”<br><br>“To be sure, the NFL and the Commissioner did not leak Gruden’s emails,” it adds.